Maratus
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| phylum | Arthropoda | 'These spiders are commonly referred to as peacock spiders due to the males' colorful and usually iridescent patterns on the upper surface of the abdomen often enhanced with lateral flaps or bristles, which they display during courtship. Females lack these bright colors, being cryptic in appearance.
Maratus species are small spiders, with a total body length mostly around 4–5 mm (0.2 in), sometimes smaller. For more information see the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Jumping spider |
| subphylum | Chelicerata | |
| class | Arachnida | |
| order | Araneae | |
| family | Salticidae | |
| genus | Maratus |
